Major League Baseball franchise in Los Angeles, California
MLB.com Jun 17
Great to see Shohei Ohtani back on the mound again!
Key FactsShohei Ohtani’s Long-Awaited Pitching Return
Jun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Shohei Ohtani made his pitching comeback for the Los Angeles Dodgers after nearly two years against the San Diego Padres.
- He struggled with control but demonstrated velocity reaching 100 mph during his single inning on the mound.
- Ohtani contributed offensively by recording a double and a single that drove in two runs to aid the Dodgers’ victory.
- With 14 Dodgers pitchers sidelined by injury, Ohtani’s return is crucial for the team’s pitching depth.
I'm just really grateful.— Shohei Ohtani reflecting on the support he received during his recovery.
Key FactsDodgers’ Fallout from Trump Support and Immigration Raid
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: latimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: latimes.com
- The Dodgers publicly aligned with President Trump during an April White House visit despite his divisive policies.
- On Thursday, immigration officials sought to use Dodger Stadium’s parking lot for detainee processing after a local raid.
- The team denied agents access, yet the Latino-majority fanbase’s trust was deeply damaged by the incident.
- Plans to aid immigrant communities were announced but delayed following the unexpected visit by federal agents.
I just felt like I needed to do it.— Nezza, a performer who sang a version of the national anthem in Spanish and explained why she disobeyed the order to sing in English.
Ohtani's ex-interpreter reports to federal prison in Pennsylvania: LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former Japanese interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani surrendered ...
thescore.com/mlb/news/3301039
Shohei Ohtani Was All Class Playing Peacemaker After Dodgers-Padres Got Heated: We stan a de-escalation king.
si.com/mlb/shohei-ohtani-all-class-playing-peacemaker-dodgers-padres-heated
LA Dodgers pledge $1 million to support families impacted by ICE raids: The Dodgers will partner with the city to get the money to those in "critical need."
reuters.com/world/us/immigrant-rights-activists-call-la-dodgers-speak-out-against-ice-raids-2025-06-20/
Anthem in Spanish sparks debate over Dodgers' immigrant support - ESPN: Latin singer Nezza said that she is "super proud" of performing the national anthem in ...
espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45539493/anthem-spanish-sparks-debate-dodgers-immigrant-support
Key FactsNezza Performs Spanish Anthem at Dodgers Game Protest
Jun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wbur.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wbur.org
- Nezza chose to perform the national anthem entirely in Spanish despite the Dodgers' initial refusal.
- She saw her performance as a duty to represent the Latinx community on a day marked by significant protests.
- The Dodgers later stated there were no hard feelings and that she would be welcome back.
- Nezza revealed a contrasting private response from team officials and currently feels unwelcome to return.
I will regret it for the rest of my life if I don't stand by my people today.— Nezza speaks about her decision to sing the national anthem in Spanish to represent her community.
Canada, stand up 🍁
🇨🇦 Reigning NBA Finals MVP — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
🇨🇦 Reigning Conn Smythe winner — Sam Bennett
🇨🇦 Reigning World Series MVP — Freddie ... Show more
Dodgers Announce $1 Million Donation To Aid Families Of Immigrants Affected By Federal Raids
huffpost.com/entry/dodgers-immigration_n_68560593e4b0c0393cf18a26
Key FactsDodgers Commit $1M to Support Immigrant Families
Jun 21 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- The Los Angeles Dodgers allocated $1 million to assist families impacted by recent immigration enforcement actions in Southern California.
- Collaborations with community organizations aim to provide ongoing aid to immigrant households beyond the initial donation.
- The team’s announcement avoided direct political statements but emphasized financial support for those affected.
- Local officials praised the Dodgers for their leadership role in supporting immigrant communities during this challenging period.
I want to thank the Dodgers for leading with this action to support the immigrant community of Los Angeles.— Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles, praises the Dodgers for their support of the immigrant community.
MLB hands down suspensions after tensions escalate in Dodgers-Padres series finale
cnn.com/2025/06/20/sport/mlb-suspensions-dodgers-padres-spt
Key FactsMLB Suspends Key Figures After Dodgers-Padres Clash
Jun 21 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Major League Baseball issued suspensions following a heated confrontation between the Dodgers and Padres in the series finale.
- Managers Mike Shildt and Dave Roberts received one-game suspensions and fines for their roles in inciting the benches-clearing incident.
- Pitcher Robert Suarez was suspended for three games after intentionally hitting Shohei Ohtani and plans to appeal the decision.
- Despite injury concerns, Fernando Tatis Jr. was cleared to play, with the two teams scheduled to meet again in August.
Whether it was or it wasn’t, enough is enough.— Mike Shildt, manager of the San Diego Padres, after the game regarding the injury to Fernando Tatis Jr.
MLB.com 19h
Shohei Ohtani pitches a scoreless inning, combines with Max Muncy to drive in 12 runs in the Dodgers win.
Buss Family Agrees to Sell Majority Ownership of Lakers to Dodgers Owner: The Buss Family has agreed to sell the majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to ...
newsweek.com/sports/nba/buss-family-agrees-sell-majority-ownership-lakers-dodgers-owner-2087620
Key FactsRecord-Breaking Sale of Los Angeles Lakers Finalized
Jun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- The Buss family is selling its controlling interest in the globally renowned Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.
- Mark Walter, a 20% owner since 2021, is purchasing the majority stake in a deal valued around $10 billion.
- Under Buss family ownership, the Lakers secured 11 NBA championships and reached the finals 17 times.
- Jeanie Buss will remain team governor, with Walter expected to uphold the Lakers' legacy and successes.
I just talked to my sister Jeanie Buss to tell her congratulations, and that I'm so happy for her and family.— Magic Johnson on the sale of the Lakers and his conversations with Jeanie Buss.
Key FactsLA Dodgers Commit $1M to Support Immigrant Families
Jun 21 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The Los Angeles Dodgers pledged $1 million for direct financial aid to families impacted by recent immigration enforcement actions.
- This funding will be distributed in cooperation with the city and local community and labor organizations in the coming days.
- The announcement comes after a surge in ICE raids that has deeply affected the team’s largely Latino fanbase.
- The Dodgers aim to inspire other organizations to provide economic relief to families facing hardship from immigration policies.
My message to all Angelenos is clear: We will stick together during this time and we will not turn our backs on one another — that's what makes this the greatest city in the world.— LA Mayor Karen Bass, thanking the Dodgers for supporting the city's immigrant community.
The Dodgers have donated $1 million to assist families impacted by two weeks of immigration raids in Southern California.
The team also said Friday that they ... Show more
After Shohei Ohtani was hit by a pitch, warnings were issued by the umpires. Dave Roberts did not agree with that decision and got ejected from the game
The Los Angeles Dodgers said they denied federal immigration officials access to the area around the team’s stadium on Thursday morning ... Show more
The Athletic Jun 16
MLB Trade Grades: Red Sox send Rafael Devers to Giants in stunning swap: The Red Sox got a package of players and salary relief in exchange for their franchise ...
nytimes.com/athletic/6428103/2025/06/15/rafael-devers-red-sox-giants-mlb-trade-grades/
The Athletic Jun 20
Community leaders call on Dodgers to ‘take a public stand’ against immigration raids
nytimes.com/athletic/6440594/2025/06/20/dodgers-los-angeles-immigration-community-letter/
The Los Angeles Dodgers are donating $1 million to families of immigrants impacted by the surge in detentions and deportations carried out locally by US ... Show more
LA Dodgers pledge $1 million to support families impacted by ICE raids
LA Dodgers pledge $1 million to support families impacted by ICE raids
Dodgers vs ICE agents: Los Angeles baseball team throws Trump's rabble-rousers off the premises
spiegel.de/ausland/los-angeles-dodgers-baseballteam-wirft-donald-trumps-haescher-vom-gelaende-a-9fea8772-f153-4703-8040-edfe13efaa39
LA Dodgers say they denied ICE agents access to stadium: The immigration agents’ presence at the baseball stadium comes amid a broader crackdown by the Trump ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/06/19/nation/los-angeles-dodgers-ice/
MLBTradeRumors.com Jun 15
Roki Sasaki No Longer Throwing; No Timetable For Return Roki Sasaki No Longer Throwing; No Timetable For Return
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was one strike away from an Immaculate Inning... 👀
(🎥: MLB/Pitching Ninja)
LA Dodgers pledge $1 million in support of immigrants amid ICE raids: The pledge comes amid ongoing federal immigration raids targeting migrants in the area ...
npr.org/2025/06/22/nx-s1-5441077/la-dodgers-ice-raids-one-million
Dodgers Say They Blocked Federal Agents From Entering Stadium Grounds: The team said agents requested access to Dodger Stadium's parking lots but were denied.
huffpost.com/entry/dodgers-border-patrol-agents_n_685463d0e4b0dd3af036fafc
OpinionIt’s nice that Dodger Stadium denied feds, but it’s not enough: 'Unless fans cling to willful ignorance, these guys aren't heroes,' writes an L.A. Times reader ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2025-06-22/its-nice-that-dodger-stadium-denied-federal-agents-but-its-not-enough
OpinionLos Angeles Dodgers donate one million: Baseball stars make a statement against Trump
taz.de/Los-Angeles-Dodgers-spenden-eine-Million/!6095605/
Manny Machado says the Dodgers should "pray" that Fernando Tatis Jr.'s X-rays come back clean.
MLB.com 1h
National League All-Star Ballot update:
Shohei Ohtani leads all NL players in voting!
The top vote-getter in each league earns an automatic All-Star bid ... Show more
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Los Angeles Dodgers to donate $1 million to help immigrant families impacted by ICE operations
cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/los-angeles-dodgers-donation-immigrant-families/
What to do when ICE comes to the ballpark? Bay Area teams prepare: When ICE showed up on the Dodgers’ doorstep, they weren’t let in. Bay Area teams are bracing ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/ostler/article/ice-comes-ballpark-bay-area-teams-prepare-20371536.php
OpinionCowardly Dodgers are silent as ICE raids terrorize their fans: The Dodgers have declined to release a statement in support of their fans protesting ICE raids ...
latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-06-14/dodgers-ice-raids-protests-dylan-hernandez
"Para mi gente." Singer Nezza says she ignored requests to sing the national anthem in English at an LA Dodgers game. See her now viral rendition.
NEWS: After five decades of control by the Buss family, the Los Angeles Lakers will be sold to Mark Walter, lead owner of the Dodgers, for at least $10 billion ... Show more
OpinionDodgers fans voice their disappointment over team’s silence on ICE: 'The Dodgers' silence is a terrible betrayal of their fans' dedication and support ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2025-06-17/dodgers-fans-voice-their-disappointment-over-teams-silence-on-ice-raids
MLB.com Jun 18
The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken 4 of their first 5 games versus the Padres this year.
Federal agents are denied access to Dodger Stadium in latest immigration clash: One of LA's most prized civic institutions - the Los Angeles Dodgers -- is now ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/federal-agents-are-denied-access-to-dodger-stadium-in-latest-immigration-clash
Dodgers told her not to sing national anthem in Spanish. At Giants game, she did anyway
sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/article/singer-spanish-national-anthem-dodgers-giants-20378639.php
Dodgers utilityman Kiké Hernández took to Instagram on Saturday to express his support for immigrants and decry the recent militarized raids in the city by the ... Show more
Shohei Ohtani doesn't just dazzle baseball viewers.
His contemporaries voted him as the player they enjoy watching the most.
The Dodgers say ICE tried to enter its stadium grounds. The federal agency calls the report ‘false’: Here’s what we know
cnn.com/2025/06/20/us/dodger-stadium-ice-los-angeles
MLB.com Jun 16
Andy Pages homers and drives in 4 as the Dodgers take the series and maintain first place in the NL West.
Deportation agents denied entry: “No ICE in L.A.” - Latinos protest after incident at Dodgers stadium
spiegel.de/ausland/los-angeles-kein-ice-in-l-a-proteste-nach-vorfall-am-dodgers-stadion-a-a8ad94f0-1b86-4e82-9606-0ec06f9c9987
Dodgers-Padres benches cleared after Fernando Tatís Jr. was hit by a pitch 😳
Court allows National Guard in LA as Dodgers repel feds: The team said they 'denied entry' to ICE agents seeking to enter their stadium, though ICE denied it was ...
theweek.com/politics/court-national-guard-dodgers
MLB.com Jun 21
Rafael Devers takes on the Red Sox for the first time as a member of the Giants NEXT on MLB Network!
(or WSH at LAD)
Community leaders implore Dodgers to take 'public stand' against ICE raids: The petition, organized by faith-based community organizing network PICO California ...
latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-06-20/dodgers-community-leaders-petition-oppose-ice-raids
LA Dodgers Refuse Entry to ICE Agents at Stadium Parking Lot: Despite photos showing ICE agents near the parking lot, ICE denied its presence near the ballpark ...
truthout.org/articles/la-dodgers-refuse-entry-to-ice-agents-at-stadium-parking-lot/
LA Dodgers Defy Trump With $1 Million for Families Hit by ICE Raids: The team said it had committed "$1 million toward direct financial assistance for families ...
newsweek.com/los-angeles-dodgers-1-million-dollars-pledge-families-ice-raids-donald-trump-2088805
MLB.com Jun 15
What an outing from Clayton Kershaw 👏
He's now just 12 Ks shy of joining the 3,000 strikeout club!
Andy Pages helps power Dodgers to series victory over Giants: Andy Pages hits a three-run home run and the Dodgers get just enough from Dustin May and their ...
latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-06-15/dodgers-giants-andy-pages-dustin-may
OpinionNo one brought in the Marines for sports event chaos, so why protests?: "After living in L.A. for nearly 30 years, I can honestly say I've seen more chaos at ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2025-06-13/no-one-brought-in-the-marines-to-quell-sporting-event-chaos-so-why-protests
MLBTradeRumors.com Jun 19
Latest On Dodgers' Outfield Alignment Latest On Dodgers' Outfield Alignment
MLBTradeRumors.com Jun 14
Dodgers Plan To Activate Emmet Sheehan This Week Dodgers Plan To Activate Emmet Sheehan This Week
PSA: Shohei Ohtani still throws GAS ⛽️🔥
(via @MLB )https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1934809093652521418/video/1
WILL SMITH WALKOFF WIN FOR THE DODGERS ‼️🔥
(via @MLB )https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1935561175783141603/video/1
MLB.com Jun 22
“He plays the game the way I did.”
Steve Garvey loves watching Freddie Freeman!
🎙️ MLB Network Podcast presented by New Balance
The Athletic Jun 18
Dodgers, Padres let sparks fly as Ohtani, Tatis on receiving end of hit-by-pitches
nytimes.com/athletic/6434002/2025/06/17/dodgers-padres-incident-ejection-june/
OpinionWhy Trump's agents targeted Dodger Stadium and a bus stop near a doughnut shop: Has anybody checked Shohei Ohtani’s papers lately? Or those of Teoscar Hernández ...
latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-19/why-trump-agents-target-dodger-stadium-winchells
